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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.98, 2,078.28 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.98, 2,078.28 and 519.30 is: 779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.98 : 2,078.28 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.98/2,078.28 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.98x = 2,078.28 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.98x = 1,079,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,250.80/1,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.25

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